Ishpuinis of Urartu (Also: Ispuini) was a king of the ancient country of
Urartu (
Armenia). He succeeded his father,
Sarduri I, who moved the capital to the ancient city of
Tushpa (Van). Ishpuinis conquered the Manneaen city of
Musasir, which was then made the religious center of the empire. The main temple for the war god
Haldi was in Musasir. Ishpuinis was then attacked by Shamshi-Adad,husband of queen Shamurammat, king of
Assyria. Ishpuinis fought and defeated Shamshi-Adad. Ishpuinis was so confident in his power that he began using names meaning everlasting glory, including, "king of the land of Nairi", "Glorious king" and "King of the Universe".
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